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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.09, 1,146 and 277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.09, 1,146 and 277.15 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.09 : 1,146 = 277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.09/1,146 = 277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.09x = 1,146 × 277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.09x = 317,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,613.90/764.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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